NHTSA Recall 00V242000: Labels (equipment)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 167,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V242000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00L03 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | August 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The "vehicle capacity weight" and "designated seating capacity" information was not printed on the safety certification labels affixed to these vehicles. On affected sable sedan vehicles, the "vehicles capacity weight" (and also the luggage load) information printed on this label is incorrect - sable wagon luggage load was incorrectly used for the sable sedan. These vehicles do not comply with the label requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Safety risk
Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a supplemental label with the correct information, along with instructions for affixing the label adjacent to the vehicle certification label. Owner notification began october 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V242000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.